The writer, chairman of "Union of Adygeya writers" Nalbiy Kuek stated that the celebrating of the 150th anniversary of Maykop town foundation should be considered very carefully. It can cause displease among the indigenous population of the republic.
"There are scientific researches, - he noted, - proving that before 1857 on that place where the town is now located, there had been settlements of Adygs. There are also other ancient data - that there had been a fortress on this place over 3000 years ago. And since then here a town or settlements continuously existed".
Therefore, in the writer’s opinion, they should know precisely to explain to the people, what is going to be celebrated? If they say about the date of Maykop town foundation - then why did they choose this time. Meanwhile among people an impression is created that they intend to celebrate not some historical fact, and political one – the time of foundation of a Russian fortress in this territory.
Natpress